Wichita Falls, TX (ZIP 76302) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 209 natural disaster events on record. These include 173 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 169 injuries.
With 173 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $951.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2001.
Wichita Falls has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2000.
Wichita Falls has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wichita Falls was EF5 Tornado on Apr 3, 1964, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 4, 2004), causing $750K in damages. 1.2" Hail on May 27, 2000 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76302 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (173 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wichita Falls, TX, with 173 events documented. These events have caused a combined $610K in property damage.
Wichita Falls has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76302 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1964. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.7M in property damage in the Wichita Falls, TX area (ZIP 76302). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →